AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRenewables Push in Parliament: Minister Keithson Charles floated a “revolutionary” plan to zero-rate VAT on solar panels, batteries, inverters and installation for five years, arguing it will cut fuel-cost pressure and strengthen energy security. Regional Child Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled its Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032, aiming for safer, supported children across the sub-region through a whole-of-the-child approach. Immigration Cooperation: St Lucia signed a non-binding MOU with the US to facilitate possible transfers of third-country nationals, with acceptance left to both governments. CARICOM Court Fallout: CCJ President Winston Anderson rejected “panel fixing” claims amid reports of internal tensions, saying allegations are “wholly untrue.” Crime and Safety: Police investigated two separate Castries shootings that killed two men, while Babonneau J’ouvert violence left one man hospitalised after a head injury. Sports—CPL & Youth: Barbados Tridents beat the Saint Lucia Kings by nine runs in rain-shortened CPL action; meanwhile, the Caribbean Youth Challenge crowned NYAH (U-14) and GMC United (U-17) as winners. Tourism/Business: Windjammer Landing appointed Almando Rigby as GM after a major $40m renovation.
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